Centro Hispano

Centro Hispano Community Center Overview

The Centro Hispano community center project showcases Westphal and Company’s work on a highly collaborative, community focused facility in Dane County.

Centro Hispano’s new facility in Madison, Wisconsin transforms a former industrial site into a vibrant community center supporting youth programs, workforce development, and cultural services. Westphal and Company delivered the full electrical scope for this award-winning project, collaborating closely with the design and construction team to meet architectural, cultural, and sustainability goals.

The project has been widely recognized, earning the IIDA WI First Place Community Award, a 3-Star Climate Champion designation, and inclusion in the Daily Reporter’s Top Projects of 2024.

Westphal’s work required detailed coordination and innovative installation methods due to the building’s diverse spaces and intricate design elements. Crews integrated lighting systems into custom architectural features, implemented advanced lighting controls, and strategically placed electrical equipment in tight or nontraditional locations to maintain clearances and design intent. BIM coordination, total station layout, and a high level of prefabrication supported accuracy, reduced rework, and improved field productivity.

Key Project Highlights

• Award-winning community facility with complex architectural features
• Advanced lighting systems and controls coordinated across multiple trades
• Strategic routing and placement of electrical equipment in constrained spaces
• BIM, total station layout, and extensive prefabrication to streamline installation
• Sustainability incorporated during early collaboration, supporting a 3-Star Climate Champion rating